A Christmas Message to my Cafemom friends!!

[partygal19dani]

I sit here at my laptop, a little wistful & melancholy before Christmas day, thinking of another year gone by and feeling nostalgic about my kid's younger years.  They are 19 & soon to be 21 and Christmas is still fun, but not the same as when they were little kids!  I really do miss the "old days" at times.  Their youthful exuberance, sense of wonder, joyful anticipation, and excitement for receiving and opening their presents is something that I used to take for granted!  I only wish that I had savored each special moment of their lives.  My oldest dd is somewhat of a peter pan personality though.  She loves being surprised and getting presents.  lol  So I guess she is still a big kid at heart - moreso than my son. 

Thinking back, I used to long for a time when the kids were more independent and I could have more freedom again.  Now that I have that, I wish that I hadn't always rushed them getting older or wished their childhood away!  My heartfelt and wise advice to any mom that reads this journal, is to savor the gift of the "present" time - no matter how young your children are.  Enjoy each precious moment and live in the present - not the future!  Someday you will be in my boat, reminiscing about their childhood years and wondering where the time went!!!  So just stop and smell the roses!  Appreciate the current stage of your kids lives - right here, right now;-)

Merry Christmas to all of my Cafemom friends!!!!  Danielle (Partygal19dani)